Conditions

Prostate Enlargement

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as prostatism, is a common, non-cancerous condition that causes enlargement of the prostate gland. This can squeeze down on the urethra, making it difficult to urinate. Age and family history are key risk factors. Diagnosis is through a number of different blood and urine tests, as well as uroflowmetries, cystoscopies, urodynamic pressure-flow studies, and ultrasounds of the kidney or the prostate.

Treatment Options

There are several treatment options, however, none will return the prostate to the state it was in when you were younger. Medications are available that shrink the prostate or relax the muscles. There are also minimally invasive treatments, such as transurethral microwave heat treatment, transurethral needle ablation and laser prostatectomy. There are also surgical options, such as Transurethral resection of the prostate.